ArticleJournal of medical Internet research2021
EpiHacks, a Process for Technologists and Health Experts to Cocreate Optimal Solutions for Disease Prevention and Control: User-Centered Design Approach.
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- Using mHealth Technologies for Case Finding in Tuberculosis and Other Infectious Diseases in Africa: Systematic Review.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2024Pooled it
- Collaborative Surveillance: Using a Minimum Set of Key Data Parameters for One Health Participatory Surveillance.JMIR public health and surveillance · 2025Article
- Public-private partnership in pipelining science of acute care ecosystem: Insights from Taiwan's Presidential Hackathon.Learning health systems · 2025Article
- Use of Digital Tools in Arbovirus Surveillance: Scoping Review.Journal of medical Internet research · 2024Article
- Building a pathway to One Health surveillance and response in Asian countries.Science in One Health · 2024Review
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Abstract
backgroundTechnology-based innovations that are created collaboratively by local technology specialists and health experts can optimize the addressing of priority needs for disease prevention and control. An EpiHack is a distinct, collaborative approach to developing solutions that combines the science of epidemiology with the format of a hackathon. Since 2013, a total of 12 EpiHacks have collectively brought together over 500 technology and health professionals from 29 countries.
objectiveWe aimed to define the EpiHack process and summarize the impacts of the technology-based innovations that have been created through this approach.
methodsThe key components and timeline of an EpiHack were described in detail. The focus areas, outputs, and impacts of the twelve EpiHacks that were conducted between 2013 and 2021 were summarized.
resultsEpiHack solutions have served to improve surveillance for influenza, dengue, and mass gatherings, as well as laboratory sample tracking and One Health surveillance, in rural and urban communities. Several EpiHack tools were scaled during the COVID-19 pandemic to support local governments in conducting active surveillance. All tools were designed to be open source to allow for easy replication and adaptation by other governments or parties.
conclusionsEpiHacks provide an efficient, flexible, and replicable new approach to generating relevant and timely innovations that are locally developed and owned, are scalable, and are sustainable.
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